Purchasing, Warehouse & Inventory Management

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  •  Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory Management Training
  •  2 days, 09:00–16:00
  •  Open to public: Virtual Classroom (Online)
  •  In-house: Closed Session (On-site)
  •  English
  •  Hands-on Purchasing and Warehouse Examples
  •  Certificate of Attendance
  •  2,500+ participants, 500+ companies
  •  Instructor: Dr. İlker Güçlü
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“I got answers to all my questions (…) I gained very valuable information. The way Mr. İlker delivered the training was also very positive.”
Ercan Rodoplu, Material Planning Area Manager, BSH Home Appliances (2019)
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“Mr. İlker's command of the classroom throughout the training, the materials used and his sincerity were all excellent. (…) I gained very useful information for both my private and professional life.”
Nilgun Aksu, Order Management, BSH Home Appliances (2019)
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“It was a very rich and instructive training in terms of content. (…) The interactive training with the Excel applications he had prepared beforehand kept attention high and significantly sped up how quickly we grasped the topics. Almost every subject and problem within logistics was touched on. Possible solutions were explained and solved hands-on.”
Can Gunerken, Senior Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (2016)

  About the Training Program

  Purchasing, warehousing and inventory management ensure reliable material supply.

  Day 1 covers purchasing decisions, the Kraljic matrix, supplier selection and supply risk.

  Day 2 covers inventory planning, S&OP/IBP coordination and warehouse planning.

  Total cost of ownership and green and digital procurement approaches are discussed.

  Warehouse layout, the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and automation are covered.

  For in-house trainings, a maturity assessment and an action plan can be provided.

  Presentations and all printed training materials distributed to participants are in English.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  Make purchasing decisions using the Kraljic matrix and TCO.

  Evaluate suppliers in terms of risk and sustainability.

  Define inventory and ordering policies.

  Design warehouse layout and processes for efficiency.

  •   Purchasing Management
  •   Factory Management
  •   Warehouse Management
  •   Inventory Management
  •   Supply Chain Management
  •   Operations Management
  •   Import / Export Management
  •   Sustainability and ESG Teams
  •   Production Planning & Control
  •   IT Management
  •   Those seeking a career in supply chain

  Training Content

    Day 1:

    Supply Chain & Purchasing Management

  • Competitiveness Through the Supply Chain
  • Demand-Supply Balance, Planning
  • Purchasing Decisions and Levels
  • Operational Purchasing Process Flows
  • Kraljic Matrix and Strategic Sourcing
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises
  • Supplier Selection and Evaluation
  • Supplier Relationships and Collaboration
  • Make or Buy Decisions
  • Supply Risk, Resilience, Alternatives
  • Green Procurement, CBAM and Scope 3
  • e-Procurement and AI Spend Analysis
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises

    Day 2:

    Inventory Planning, S&OP and Warehouse Planning

  • Inventory Objectives and Trade-offs
  • Inventory by Function and Related Costs
  • Uncertainty and Safety Stock
  • Pareto and ABC Analysis, KPIs
  • Order Quantity and Timing
  • Coordination with S&OP and Supply Planning
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises
  • Layout, Receiving and Shipping
  • Storage and Material Handling
  • Slotting, Picking and Routing
  • Warehouse Automation, WMS and RFID
  • Packaging and Vehicle Loading
  • Warehouse Performance, Costs, KPIs
  • Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises

Our trainings are preferred by leading industrial companies.

To date, 250+ training sessions have been delivered with participants from 500+ companies totaling 2500+ managers and employees.

We organized supply-chain-focused in-house trainings with the following companies.

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“I got answers to all my questions, it will definitely bring positive changes in your future life. I gained very valuable information. The way my teacher İlker gave the training was also very positive. It is not for me to say that he deserves the title of doctor, but in my opinion, he deserves it. Thanks again.”
Ercan Rodoplu, Material Planning Area Manager, BSH Home Appliances (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2019)
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“First of all, Mr. İlker's dominance in the classroom and throughout the training period, the materials used and his sincerity were very nice. It allowed us to comment with great contributions and different perspectives. I have gained very useful information both in my private and business life. Thank you.”
Nilgün Aksu, Order Management, BSH Home Appliances (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2019)
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“The well-equipped training program has risen to the top of the list of those to be preferred as the content of the program meets the expectations.”
Merve Yüksek Akgül, Material Planning, BSH Home Appliances (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2019)
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“It was a very rich and instructive training in terms of content. In general, it was successful. Mr. İlker's command of the subject was at a high level. The interactive training he did with the Excel applications he prepared beforehand kept the attention alive and significantly accelerated the speed of comprehension of the subjects. Throughout the training, almost every subject and problem that falls within the concept of logistics was touched upon. Possible solutions to the problems were explained and solved practically. It may be a bit technical and long for some, but it was like this due to the topics covered and the nature of the logistics. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the subject...”
Can Günerken, Senior Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)
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“It was a training that I think I will benefit from. I think we should take other training modules as well. An enjoyable training program. The topics we saw on the second day of the training were related to our department, and the issues we saw on the first day were mostly related to production planning and production. Thank you for the training and the information you provided.”
Burcu Aksoy, Assistant Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)
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“Information flows about alternatives to save less cost and time in different ways of shipment and planning have been very directing.”
Cüneyt Dülgeroğlu, Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)
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“I would like to express my opinion on Logistics and Distribution Planning as a training that company employees must take. Thank you for your interest and information. I gained information and impressions that will be useful in my business life. Best regards.”
Hakan Şengez, Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)
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“Mr. İlker, your explanation is entertaining, your approach is very smart, I believe that the training you have given will be useful in your future life. Thank you for your effort.”
Özlem Kaya, Production Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)
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“I think the training is beneficial. The activities in the training were beneficial for our actual processes.”
Aytuğ Azıklı, Assistant Logistics Specialist, Opet Fuchs (Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory, 2016)

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  Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance indicating each training day attended.

The training modules are delivered by Dr. İlker Guclu, the program's designer and developer.

İlker completed his BSc, MSc and PhD at Bosphorus University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Since 2003, he has worked in industry-focused training and consulting services, with the last 15+ years focused on supply chain management and optimization.

İlker is married and a father of two.

For the trainer's CV, click here.

Who should attend?

Purchasing, warehouse, inventory, operations, supply chain and related professionals.

Duration?

2 days; sessions typically 09:00–16:00.

Is a certificate of attendance issued at the end of the training?

Yes, a Certificate of Attendance showing the days attended is issued at the end of the training.

How to register?

Use the Request Quote or registration form on the site.

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  Sessions run from 9:00–16:00, including breaks.
  To keep training effective, seats are limited.
  To join a public session or request an in-house course, please submit a request.